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1974/75 Classic Rock Mania Trivia Quiz

1974 and 1975 was a banner year for some great classic rock. Have fun remembering those years!

A multiple-choice quiz by rockinmike. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rockinmike

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1768

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Question 1 of 10

1. Eric Clapton's hit song "I Shot The Sheriff" was originally performed by which artist? Hint

Bob Marley

Peter Tosh

Jimmy Cliff

Ziggy Marley

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Question 2 of 10

2. This female artist released an album called "Heart Like A Wheel", featuring the hits "You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved?". Who is this female artist? Hint

Pat Benatar

Bonnie Raitt

Linda Ronstadt

Joni Mitchell

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" was remade by which rockers in 1974? Hint

Three Dog Night

The Rolling Stones

The Eagles

The Who

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bruce Springsteen had a career breaking year in 1975. Not only was his "Born To Run" Album released that year, he was on the cover of which newsmagazine(s)? Hint

Neither One Of These

Time

Both of These

Newsweek

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Eagles Hit Single "Lyin' Eyes" was on which album? Hint

One Of These Nights

On The Border

Hotel California

The Long Run

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Question 6 of 10

6. Paul McCartney and Wings had a hit song with "Listen To What The Man Said" from which album? Hint

Venus and Mars

Red Rose Speedway

Band On The Run

London Town

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Question 7 of 10

7. "My Little Town", the reunion hit single for Simon and Garfunkel, was released on which album(s)? Hint

Breakaway

Neither of These

Still Crazy After All These Years

Both Of These

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which song is NOT included on Bob Dylan's classic album "Blood On The Tracks"?
Hint

Idiot Wind

Hurricane

Simple Twist Of Fate

Tangled Up In Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the new member of the Doobie Brothers when they released the "Takin' It To The Streets" album? Hint

John McFee

Patrick Simmons

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

Michael McDonald

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rod Stewart's ballad "I Don't Want To Talk About It" was featured on which album? Hint

Atlantic Crossing

Foot Loose and Fancy Free

A Night On The Town

The Rod Stewart Album

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Eric Clapton's hit song "I Shot The Sheriff" was originally performed by which artist?

Answer: Bob Marley

Eric opened the world of Reggae music to the United States with this song. It not only gave recognition to Bob Marley, but also reggae artists as Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh and later on Bob's son Ziggy.

2. This female artist released an album called "Heart Like A Wheel", featuring the hits "You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved?". Who is this female artist?

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

Linda's career went full tilt after this legendary release. Though she has made some great albums since then, "Heart Like A Wheel" is arguably her greatest achievement.

3. "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" was remade by which rockers in 1974?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Though The Who had done an earlier remake of the Motown Classic "Heatwave", The Stones had a sizable hit with "Ain't Too Proud To Beg". The Stones also followed up with another Temptations classic "(Just My) Imagination" on their 1978 hit album "Some Girls".

4. Bruce Springsteen had a career breaking year in 1975. Not only was his "Born To Run" Album released that year, he was on the cover of which newsmagazine(s)?

Answer: Both of These

August of 1975 saw the releas of Bruce's "Born To Run" album that catapulted him to superstar status. On the week of October 27, 1975 Bruce featured on the cover of both "Time" and "Newsweek" Magazines.

5. The Eagles Hit Single "Lyin' Eyes" was on which album?

Answer: One Of These Nights

"One Of These Nights" released in 1975 was just a warm up for "Hotel California" (1976). "On The Border" was released a year ealier than "One Of These Nights" and "The Long Run" in 1979 was the much anticipated followup to "Hotel California". The world would wait 27 years after "The Long Run" for the next complete studio album - "East Of Eden" the followup was released in 2007, and became one of the top selling albums last year!

6. Paul McCartney and Wings had a hit song with "Listen To What The Man Said" from which album?

Answer: Venus and Mars

Following up a classic like "Band On The Run" was no easy task, but "Venus and Mars" help keep "Solo" McCartney on the top of the charts. "Red Rose Speedway" was released in 1973, and "London Town", Paul's last #1 album of the 1970's, was released in 1977.

7. "My Little Town", the reunion hit single for Simon and Garfunkel, was released on which album(s)?

Answer: Both Of These

The single was released on both Paul Simon's solo hit album "Still Crazy After All These Years" and Art Garfunkel's Solo "Breakaway" from the same year. A reunion album was planned but never completed, due to duo's constant squabbling.

8. Which song is NOT included on Bob Dylan's classic album "Blood On The Tracks"?

Answer: Hurricane

Bob picked up his career in the middle 1970's. 1975's "Blood On The Tracks" featured the hit "Tangled Up In Blue" as well as other bitter songs dealing with his divorce. He followedup this classic, with another one "Desire" in 1976, that featured his return to protest songs. "Hurricane" was a protest song about the conviction of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.

9. Who was the new member of the Doobie Brothers when they released the "Takin' It To The Streets" album?

Answer: Michael McDonald

When the Doobie's replaced guitarist Tom Johnstone with ex-Steely Dan keyboardist Michael McDonald, the group ushered in a whole new soulful sound. Patrick Simmons was one of the founding members and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter had joined a couple of years earlier.

10. Rod Stewart's ballad "I Don't Want To Talk About It" was featured on which album?

Answer: Atlantic Crossing

The Rod Stewart Album" was an earlier release and "Foot Loose and Fancy Free" was released in 1977. Rod re-recorded a new version of "I Don't Want To Talk About It" for his 1990 Greatest Hit box compilation.

Source: Author rockinmike

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